Children's Community School

Ruth's Goodbye Song: Lyrics

Fri, 16 May 2008 18:39:00 -0400

So Long CCS
I've been at our school for nearly 20 years
So many years with laughter and tears
Singing and dancing, art and printshop
Math, reading, writing
We never stop.

Cara and Kathleen our dance they provide
So our children move in space and don't collide
Sandy teaching artwork, a feast for the eyes
Woodworking, blockbuilding
My how time flies.

Coyotes were immersed in the Westward Movement
Clementine drowned and no one could save her
Dolphins had a visit from alien guests
The wuzzies arrived - their teachers were stressed

All School Meetings at the end of the week
We sing many songs so we won't fall asleep
Bobcats have cooking
Hawks lead the meeting
Grey Whales do birthdays while
Carpool's waiting outside

Winter and Spring Sings and Culminations
So many studies about different nations
I've got to find music to integrate all
and then there's Graduation to sing Farewell.

Colleen, Corinne, Carol, Seth, Robyn, Terri
Carlos, Lorena, Lynne, Helen, Mark and Erik
Helen, Bertha, Barbara and Heather are our jewels
These are the people who make up our School.

Neal is the one who kept me going
in hard in good times always showing
Caring and compassion without conditions saying
Teaching and children is our mission.

CHORUS:
So Long, it's been good to teach here
So Long, it's been good to teach here
So Long, it's been good to teach here
CCS is a wonderful school
And it's time ot be moving along

Collect those Pledges NOW!

Fri, 09 May 2008 22:34:00 -0400

The Pan-Derby was a smashing success - it's icing on the cake that CCS students collected over $8,000 in pledges to the school. Now, we just need to collect those pledges! Please help your CCS student get in touch with their sponsors: checks should be made out to CCS with "Derby" and the CCS student's name in the memo. Yes, these donation are 100% tax deductible too.

New Parent Reception/Morning ASM

Fri, 09 May 2008 22:30:00 -0400

Big Reminder: This Friday's All School Meeting will be at 9 a.m.!

We have invited all incoming CCS parents to join us - then it's down to the library for nosh and introductions. If you've been asked to be a mentor family, please try to join us at the Reception to meet your new family.

As usual, we need all hands to help us make an inviting feast: please drop off your donation in the kitchen on Friday morning.

Thank you.

LA Times Opinion Piece: Advanced Placement Classes

Thu, 08 May 2008 12:37:00 -0400

Here's a great piece by a High School student that contrasts studying for a test vs. immersing yourself in a study: The Value of AP Classes

Seth: Our Own Hemmingway

Wed, 07 May 2008 18:15:00 -0400

Seth Shteir continues to be published frequently on subjects close to his heart. Here's his latest: Seth Writes

TED talks Music

Thu, 01 May 2008 19:43:00 -0400

Don't miss it: MUSIC

Beach Day is On!

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:23:00 -0400

Thank you, CCS community, for your 100% participation in sponsoring the Pan-Derby. We will be going to the beach on Tuesday, May 27...
Vrooooooommmmm!

Teacher Refuses to Participate in High Stakes Test

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:30:00 -0400

Check out this Seattle teacher who bucked the system: SEATTLE TEACHER

Seth is Home on the Range

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:00:00 -0400

Check out Seth's lastest article for High Country News: Lamoille Canyon

Community Sings

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 11:48:00 -0400

This New York Times article gives us a larger perspective on why singing together makes a community stronger: SING

Are CCS students Finnish?

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:05:00 -0400

Check out this Wall Street Journal article about education in Finland: FINLAND
Sound familiar?

Just How Important is Imaginative Play?

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:59:00 -0400

Enjoy this interesting NPR story about the importance of imaginative play: NPR

Rush, Little Baby

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 16:36:00 -0400

Don't miss this fascinating article from today's Boston Globe -- How the push for infant academics may actually be a waste of time - or worse! Click here: Rush, Little Baby

Helping CCS -- A Simple Way!

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 13:55:00 -0400

If you'd like to contribute to CCS at NO cost to you, simply sign up your Ralphs Club Card at this website:

www.ralphs.com/ccprogram.htm

It will take you less than 2 minutes. Click on "Participant", accept the rules, and then fill out the one page form. You'll find your Ralphs Card Club number on the back of the card and the only other info you need is CCS' NGO number -- 80894 Once you're signed up, CCS gets a percentage of all your purchases. We appreciate your support!

LA Magazine Picks CCS

Fri, 08 Sep 2006 19:11:00 -0400

CCS is happy that Los Angeles Magazine called us one of "60 Great Elementary Schools You should Know About" in its September school issue.